Photovoltaic Installation Tester BENNING PV 1-1
- testing in compliance with DIN EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23)
- easy – operation by means of keys
- quick – testing within seconds
- safe – safe measurement connection, even if the photovoltaic system is delivering energy
Before commissioning and for periodic inspections, a photovoltaic system must be tested and documented with regard to its perfectly safe technical condition in compliance with DIN EN 62446 (VDE 0126-23). Moreover, electrical measurements are also useful after cleaning and maintenance work in order to continue to ensure an optimum and low-loss functioning of the PV system.
The test includes continuity testing of earth connections, measurement of the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current as well as insulating resistance measurement between active conductors (+/-) and earth. The BENNING PV 1-1 is provided with contact-protected PV measuring leads for direct connection to all PV modules/ strings by means of standardized PV connectors. The automatic testing procedure gives a warning in case of wrong DC polarity and automatically performs all necessary steps for a safe measurement.
The BENNING PV 1-1 allows to carry out the entire test safely, reliably, easily and quickly. The BENNING PV 1-1 is recommended for daily use by service, cleaning and maintenance teams as well as for solar panel installers and authorized experts for photovoltaics.
Features
- clear and unambiguous display of all measurement results
- safe measurement connection, even if the photovoltaic system is delivering energy
- automatic testing procedure (open-circuit voltage 1000 V DC, short-circuit current 15 A DC, insulating resistance)
- automatic display of voltage polarity with audio/ visual warning for reverse polarity
- null balance of the measuring leads
- measured values memory for 200 display indicatons for (automatic) string-string comparison incl. warning in the event of short circuit current and open circuit voltage deviations > 5 %, download of measuring results occurs by means of USB interface
- the BENNING PV 1-1 is equipped with an integrated real-time clock which automatically adds a date / time stamp to each storage process or storage location
- Radio connection to the optional insolation and temperature measuring instrument BENNING SUN 2
- download software for the preparation of test certificates in MS Excel
- ISO measuring result with “pass / fail” information
- direct connection to all photovoltaic modules with MC4 or „Sunclix“ connectors
- easy operation for network-independently and mobile testing
- LC display with background lighting
- automatic switch off after 60 seconds
- the testing can be based on photovoltaic modules or the complete photovoltaic system
Measuring functions
- protective earth conductor resistance measurement with test current of 200 mA
- open-circuit voltage measurement of the solar modules or PV strings up to 1,000 VDC
- short-circuit current measurement via an internal circuit up to 15 ADC without any danger for the user
- insulation resistance measurement between the active DC conductors (+ / -) and earth with adjustable testing voltage of 250 V, 500 V, 1,000 VDC)
- functional test via current measurement up to 40 A AC / DC (by means of current clamp adapter BENNING CC 3, item no. 044038)
- the BENNING PV 1-1 is able to receive the measured values (insolation, PV module / ambient temperature and date / time stamp) of the insolation and temperature measuring instrument BENNING SUN 2 (optional, item no. 050420) via radio connection.
BENNING SOLAR Datalogger (download software)
- download of measured values from the BENNING PV 1-1 in CSV format
- further processing of measured values possible in MS Excel®
- available free of charge as download
Scope of delivery
- transport/ storage case
- measuring leads with probe tip (L = 1.2 m, red/black)
- crocodile clips (red/black)
- PV measuring leads for MC4 connector (red/black)
- PV measuring leads for Sunclix connector (red/black)
- USB cable
- 6 x 1.5 batteries type AA (IEC LR6)
Distinct symbols - easy operation
Four steps towards easy and safe PV testing:
- disconnect the PV module from the inverter
- connect the PV module to the BENNING PV 1-1 by means of standardized connectors
- press the „AUTO“ key and follow the measurements on the LC display
- press the „STORE“ key to store the entire display indication
Proof of performance and efficiency
The current of each individual PV string can be measured by means of the BENNING CC 3 current clamp adapter and can be compared with the values to be expected.
Measuring the string current before and after the cleaning of solar panels by a specialized company can involve considerable improvements and thus a demonstrably higher efficiency of the PV system.
Alternatively, this measurement also can be made by means of a current clamp with direct current (DC) measurement. We recommend the digital current clamps BENNING CM 10-PV (current measurement up to 600 AAC/DC, item no. 044683), BENNING CM 5-1 (current measurement up to 600 AAC/DC, item no. 044066) or BENNING CM 2-1 (current measurement up to 400 AAC/DC, item no. 044689).
BENNING PV 1-1 | |
---|---|
indication | graphic display |
protective conductor resistance | 0.05 Ω – 199 Ω |
testing current | ± 200 mADC |
open circuit voltage | 5 V – 1000 VDC |
short-circuit current | 0.5 A – 14.99 ADC |
insulation resistance | 0.2 MΩ – 199 MΩ |
testing voltage | 250 V, 500 V, 1000 VDC |
load current | 0.1 A – 40 AAC/DC (by means of clamp) |
measured value memory | 200 data record |
interface | USB |
scope of delivery | carrying case, measuring leads, crocodile clips, MC4 measuring leads , sunclix measuring leads, batteries |
item no. | 050421 |
Technical changes, model or color modifications, mistakes and delivery facilities without notice! No responsibility for literal mistakes.
Further Information
Technical Support
(After Sales Service)
+49 2871 93 555
hotline@benning.de
Returns Management, Calibration, Repairs
+49 2871 93 554
returns@benning.de
Product Advice
+49 2871 93 111
duspol@benning.de
Training Management
+49 2871 93 557
trainingcenter@benning.de
The delivery takes place only by wholesaler.
Our agencies (* with warehouse) for the customer topologies Electrical Wholesalers (EGH) and Hardware Wholesalers (PVH):
Herzog Industrievertretung GmbH
Fritz-Karl-Henkel-Str. 12-16
D-67454 Haßloch
ELKA Krischke Elektrotechnik
Wettersteinstr. 12
D-82024 Taufkirchen
SKE Steffen Klewe
Elektrotechnische Handelsvertretung
Teltower Damm 214
D-14167 Berlin
Bremen, Niedersachsen (PVH)
BENNING GmbH & Co. KG
Münsterstr. 135 - 137
D-46397 Bocholt
Lower Saxony (Center/East) (EGH)
TBB-Technischer Bedarf Böttcher GmbH
Gänseweide 7
D-21379 Lüdersburg
Ronny Münch
Jägerstr. 3
D-35099 Burgwald
SKE Steffen Klewe
Elektrotechnische Handelsvertretung
Teltower Damm 214
D-14167 Berlin
BENNING GmbH & Co. KG
Münsterstr. 135 - 137
D-46397 Bocholt
Herzog Industrievertretung GmbH
Fritz-Karl-Henkel-Str. 12-16
D-67454 Haßloch
Udo Wendelmuth
Erfurter Str. 61
D-99195 Schwansee
SKE Steffen Klewe
Elektrotechnische Handelsvertretung
Teltower Damm 214
D-14167 Berlin
Thuringia (EGH/PVH)
Udo Wendelmuth
Erfurter Str. 61
D-99195 Schwansee
(* EGH = for Electrical Wholesaler, PVH = for Hardware Wholesalers)
Drugmand & Meert / EMAS / Gecom
+32 (0) 22 51 60 60
+32 (0) 22 52 22 66
De bavaylei 110
1800 VILVOORDE
P.J. Timmerman & Fils N.V.
+32 (0) 23 77 71 66
+32 (0) 23 77 94 58
Koning-Albertstraat 3 - 7
1600 SINT-PIETERS LEEUW
Contragent 35
+3 59 42 60 01 45
+3 59 42 60 01 29
Industrialna Str.
6000 STARA ZAGORA
BENNING Power Electronics (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
+86 (0) 10 61 56 85 88
+86 (0) 10 61 50 62 00
Tongzhou Industrial Development Zone
No.1-B BeiEr Street
101113 BEIJING
AGéCOM Diffusion
+33 (0) 3 88 19 70 10
+33 (0) 3 88 19 02 73
6, rue de Londres
CS 60090 Mommenheim
67173 BRUMATH CEDEX
BENNING Conversion d'énergie
+33 (0) 2 32 25 23 94
+33 (0) 2 32 25 08 64
43, avenue Winston Churchill
27404 LOUVIERS
V.KAFKAS S.A.
+30 / 21 63 00 30 00
+30 / 21 63 00 31 00
1 klm Markopoulou Aven.
19002 Paiania Attiki
www.kafkas.gr
EUROTEC LIMITED
+64/ 9/ 5 79 19 90
+64/ 9/ 5 25 33 34
750, Great South Road
1061 PENROSE, AUCKLAND
Amwittools BV
+31 (0) 1 72 53 84 33
+31 (0) 1 72 53 06 55
Harsweg 22
2461 EZ Ter Aar
ITECE Holland B.V.
+31 (0) 1 72 53 84 33
+31 (0) 1 72 53 06 55
Harsweg 22
2461 EZ Ter Aar
"LL" Spolka z ograniczona
+48/ 7 13 98 08 00
+48/ 7 13 98 08 02
odpowiedzialnoscia sp. k.
dawniej Lange Lukaszuk Sp. j
ul. Wrocławska 43, Byków
55-095 MIRKOW
BENNING GmbH Elektrotechnik und Elektronik
+43/ (0) 2242-32416-0
odpowiedzialnoscia sp. k.
Eduard-Klinger-Str. 9
3423 St. Andrä-Wördern
BENNING Power Electronics ROM SCS
+40 (0) 2 55 20 60 96
+40 (0) 2 55 51 66 08
Str. Lunca Grofului, Nr. 4
327055 BUCHIN
OOO BENNING Power Electronics Ltd.
+7 4 95/ 9 67 68 50
+7 4 95/ 9 67 68 51
ul. Planetnaya, 11
125167 MOSCOW
BENNING Power Electronics GmbH
+41 (0) 44 / 8 05 75 75
+41 (0) 44 / 8 05 75 80
Industriestrasse 6
8305 Dietlikon
RECOM ELECTRONICS AG
+41 (0) 44 / 7 87 10 00
+41 (0) 44 / 7 87 10 05
Samstagernstrasse 45
8832 Wollerau
Anderba d.o.o.
+381/ 11 76 78 09
+381/ 3 29 21 77
Ljube Stojanovica 36/III
11000 BEOGRAD
BENNING Slovensko s.r.o.
+421 (0) 2 44 45 99 42
+421 (0) 2 44 45 50 05
Kukuricná 17
83103 BRATISLAVA
BENNING c.d.e. SA
+34 91 6 04 81 10
+34 91 6 04 84 02
C/Pico de Santa Catalina 2
Pol. Ind. Los Linares
28970 HUMANES
Hellermann Tyton (Pty) Ltd
+27 11 8 79 66 20
+27 11 8 79 66 03
Private BAG X 158
2128 RIVORIA
OEM Automatic AB
+46/ 75/ 2 42 41 00
+46/ 75/ 2 42 41 19
Fredriksbergsgatan 2
573 92 TRANAS
EST Elektro - System -Technik s.r.o.
+42 02 66 09 07 11
+42 02 66 09 07 17
Pod pekarnami 338/12
190 00 PRAHA 9 VYSOCANY
BENNING Kft.
+36 (0) 33/ 50 76 00
+36 (0) 33/ 50 76 01
Ringló út 99
1221 BUDAPEST